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Police in Derry say the security alert that was ongoing for much of today has now ended. They say that after examination, the suspicious object found in the Glen Road was “not untoward”, and that they have removed it from the scene for further examination. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Households will receive the first of three €200 electricity credits from tomorrow. 2.2 million account-holders are getting a total of €600 euro in credits over the next six months. They were announced in the Budget, to tackle the cost of living crisis. The €200 credit will automatically be added to accounts tomorrow.

Met Eireann has issued several weather warnings, ahead of a week of unsettled weather. A status yellow rain warning is in place nationwide until 5pm this evening, Bank Holiday Monday. A further yellow warning for high winds and heavy rain has been issued for Wednesday. That warning will be in place from 4am on Wednesday

Police in Derry say they are currently attending a security alert in the Glen Road area of the city, after a report of a suspicious object. A number of homes have been evacuated and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area. Police say a further update will be provided in due

Gardaí in Buncrana have issued appeals to drivers to act responsibly, after four drivers have been arrested so far this Bank Holiday Weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. Gardaí issued the warning on social media along with an image of a car that was found on its roof in the Clonmany area last

The timetable for a new shuttle bus servicing Creeslough from Tuesday has been confirmed. The service from Falcarragh to Letterkenny, via Dunfanaghy and Creeslough will be put in place, after bus services in the area were disrupted following the Creeslough explosion. It will remain in place until the main road in Creeslough is re-opened and

The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service is still experiencing a high volume of calls this Bank Holiday Weekend. In a statement, the HSE says the service is currently very busy and has apologised for longer waiting times, asking users of the service to be patient. It comes after Saolta earlier this week said Letterkenny

A shuttle bus serving residents in Creeslough will be operational from Tuesday. A temporary shuttlebus from Falcarragh to Letterkenny, via Dunfanaghy and Creeslough will be put in place, after bus services in the area were disrupted following the Creeslough explosion. The temporary service will commence on Tuesday and will stay in place until the main

Business leaders and stakeholders from the North West City Region travelled to Dublin this week as part of a cross border “Invest in the North West” engagement event. It was an opportunity for fast scaling businesses and leading blue-chip companies operating in and around Dublin to look at prospective investment opportunities in the area. Cathaoirleach

The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service is experiencing a high volume of calls. In a statement, the HSE says the service is currently very busy and is asking for patience due to longer wait times. They say urgent calls will be prioritised. It comes after Saolta earlier this week said Letterkenny University Hospital was

The HSE has confirmed that it will continue to offer support in Creeslough. The HSE support service in the village will only be available this coming Tuesday and Wednesday in private rooms behind Brennan’s Pharmacy, after which a consistent presence will not be available. The HSE Support Line however will remain open Monday to Friday

Gardai in Carndonagh are warning of high levels of water on roads in the area. They are urging motorists to drive with care. Many parts of the county were severely impacted by flooding following heavy overnight showers. Most areas have now cleared.

The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is appealing to all road users as the clocks go back this weekend, to exercise extreme caution. As winter begins, the group is urging pedestrians, runners, walkers and cyclists in particular to be safe and be seen by wearing high visability clothing, carrying a torch and to ensure bicycle

There’s been a huge 77% increase in the number of children homeless in the North West. Latest figures from the Department of Housing show that last month, 39 children were in emergency accommodation in the region, up from 22 the previous month. The number of adults homeless has meanwhile, increased by 23% with 110 homeless

The HSE is asking people to consider other care options before attending a hospital this bank holiday weekend. It says emergency departments continue to be extremely busy, and people may experience long waiting times. The HSE is suggesting people consider injury units, out of hours GPs, or pharmacies before attending a hospital. However people who

Buncrana has been named Donegal’s tidiest town, followed by Letterkenny and Carrigart in second and third place. Trim in Co Meath has taken the overall prize of tidiest town at the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards. Elsewhere in Donegal, Raphoe, Moville and Glenties also received a bronze award for their efforts while Gola Island has claimed

Letterkenny University Hospital and Community Healthcare staff in the region are promising an integrated approach this winter. They’re promising initiatives to support hospital admission avoidance, and promote patient flow across all acute and community healthcare facilities. The inititives include recruitment of staff to maximise usage of community support services, and the enhancement of the minor

A priest from the Diocese of Raphoe has been appointed as Bishop of Ossory, taking in County Kilkenny and parts of Carlow and Laois by Pope Francis. Fr Niall Coll, who is 59, is concelebrating a special mass in St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny at which he is being introduced to the diocese. His appointment